Tag: legislation
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Governor Pillen Celebrates New Bills to Boost Nebraska Business and Workforce
Governor Jim Pillen and leaders gathered at CLAAS in Omaha to celebrate new legislation. These bills aim to position Nebraska as a national leader in corporate retention and skilled workforce growth, signaling the state is open for business.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationAgriculture Jim PillenNebraskaCLAASLegislationEconomic DevelopmentWorkforce DevelopmentCorporate RetentionOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Governor Kim Reynolds Signs Eight New Bills Into Law Enhancing Victim Protections and Judicial Safety
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed eight new bills into law, enacting significant measures focused on expanding victim protections, enhancing the safety of judicial and legislative professionals, and updating state regulations regarding child welfare and domestic abuse.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesEducationBankingMedical Science Kim ReynoldsIowaLegislationLaw & GovernmentCrime & JusticeVictim ProtectionsChild WelfareIowa Governors Office
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Library of Congress Releases Most-Viewed Bills for the Week of May 3, 2026
The Library of Congress has published its weekly list of the most-viewed bills for the week of May 3, 2026. The top ten includes legislation focused on obesity treatment, national security, appropriations, and border security funding.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyAgricultureMedical ScienceTransportationIsrael Law, Gov't & PoliticsLegislationLibrary of CongressCongress.govAppropriationsNational SecurityHealthcare PolicyU.S. Library of Congress
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US Congress Establishes Troops, Kennedy Enlists in Naval Reserve
On September 29, 1789, the US Congress acted to establish troops. In October 1941, John F. Kennedy became an ensign in the United States Naval Reserve.
Politics and GovernmentMilitaryFederal Government US CongressJohn F. KennedyNaval ReserveGovernmentLegislationU.S. Library of Congress
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Senate Rejects Ban on State AI Regulation Amid Bipartisan Opposition
In a striking display of unity, the U.S. Senate voted 99-1 to reject a proposed moratorium on state-level AI legislation, amid concerns about unchecked power for Big Tech and the need for local protections.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessMediaFederal GovernmentCongressArtificial IntelligenceLaw EnforcementSocial Issues AISenatelegislationFuture of Life InstituteMax TegmarkJosh HawleyEd Markey
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Republican Governors Push Congress to Drop AI Moratorium
Led by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a group of Republican governors is calling on Congress to remove a 10-year AI regulatory moratorium from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, arguing it undermines state protections.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceLegal Sarah Huckabee SandersRepublican GovernorsAI regulationJohn ThuneMike JohnsonlegislationArkansas Governor
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House Considers Trans-Atlantic Cable, Anti-Piracy, and Anti-Terrorism Bills
The House is reviewing bills on a trans-Atlantic fiber optic cable, sanctioning sea pirates, and preventing tax dollars from supporting terrorists. These legislative actions address infrastructure, maritime security, and financial accountability.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldAfricaFederal GovernmentCongressTradeComputers and InternetLegal H.R.1737H.R.1998H.R.260GhanaNigeriaLegislationU.S. Library of Congress